Funding and specialist support are available for UK social entrepreneurs to help them develop as social leaders, and to start up or grow their idea for a social venture. UnLtd are committed to providing 50% of their awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs.
Social entrepreneur is a person who has started, or is looking to start a social venture, someone who is driven by their passion to make a difference.
Social venture is a business which has a social mission at its heart, often described as a profit for purpose business. It is essential to have a financially sustainable business model to continue making a difference.
New funding from The Royal Countryside Fund to support transformative, community-led initiatives across the UK, unlocking the huge potential for positive change in rural communities.
Grants are available to support VCSE organisations to deliver open access youth provision for children and young people aged 11 – 17 years (up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities).
The Community Grant Scheme gives small grants of up to £1,750 to local community and voluntary groups that work to make a real difference within our communities.